Sold first book contract in 2004, along with nine other books for one author, all non-fiction for the Teen and Youth markets. All 10 manuscripts sold to traditional publishers.

Recently expanded acquisitions to include juvenile fiction, reference, biographies, and children's books, and IF already a TPA client, will represent adult ms as well.

Recently sold a 4-book series, continuation, of chapters books for author Shelley Swanson Sateren, along with a three-book deal for Women's Fiction author Cara Sue Achterberg. Also sold two YA Non-Fiction self-help books for teens, a Middle Grade novel for another author, as well as four Young Adult novels for others at the agency.

Not currently seeking new clients, so queries ON HOLD for the moment. Please check TPA website for updates on when the hold will be over. Many thanks!

BEYOND THE FIRST DRAFT: Deep Novel Revision, by Laurel Yourke, Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, 2018
A KIND OF JUSTICE, and SEVEN SUSPECTS, by Renee James, both from Oceanview Press, 2016 and 2017
I'M NOT HER and GIRLS' WEEKEND, by Cara Sue Achterberg, The Story Plant 2015
A WORK OF ART, by Melody Maysonet, Merit Press 2015

I am a published author myself, which gives me insight to the wants and needs of the authors I represent. I was a Media Buyer, then a Sales Rep in Radio Advertising for many years, negotiating contracts on both sides of the desk, which gave me many lessons on buying and selling!